Waiting to Waltz
Thirty short poems recall a girl’s childhood in a small Appalachian town, by Cynthia Rylant.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1984
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Cynthia Rylant
About this book
Waiting to Waltz was published by Bradbury Press in 1984 and belongs to the house's 1980s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Cynthia Rylant, who has 21 titles on the list.
Who it's for
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where it sits on the list
Not every Bradbury book carried a citation. The house published on the belief that a book earns its place by being read for decades, and many of the titles without medals stayed longest in classrooms and libraries.
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Waiting to Waltz is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1984.
Also published by Bradbury in 1984
- Tracker — Gary Paulsen
- This year's garden — Cynthia Rylant
- S.O.R. Losers — Avi
- Buffalo woman — Paul Goble
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about Waiting to Waltz
Who wrote Waiting to Waltz?
Waiting to Waltz was written by Cynthia Rylant, who has 21 titles on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Waiting to Waltz?
Bradbury Press published Waiting to Waltz in 1984, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Waiting to Waltz won any awards?
Waiting to Waltz was not an award title, but it belongs to a list that produced a Newbery Medal, a Caldecott Medal, and ten further honor books.
What age is Waiting to Waltz for?
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where can I find a copy of Waiting to Waltz?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Waiting to Waltz and which editions exist.